Each year the National Parks Service allows free entrance to all national parks and monuments on a handful of days. Here are the 2021 dates.
Tag: Ancestral
Remnants of our ancestors
In a year of letdowns, Global Peace Warrior Ken Koshio lifted spirits atop Piestewa Peak with his inspiring music
In 2020, early morning hikers on Piestewa Peak received a spiritual boost by the inspiring sounds of taiko-style drummer Ken Koshio.
Walk in the footsteps of ancient Anasazi people at Rock Art Ranch near Winslow
Rock Art Ranch is a unique natural wonder about 20 miles southeast of Winslow. The highlight is a collection of some of the oldest petroglyph rock art discovered on Earth.
Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide author Paul Fiarkoski shares five underrated destinations with Kristen Keogh on Here With Her podcast
Arizona Bucket List Adventure Guide Journal author Paul Fiarkoski joined Kristen Keogh on the Here With Her podcast to discuss his book. Paul talks about a big move that inspired the book and shares five underrated experiences from the fifty must-see natural wonders highlighted in his book.
8 free and amazing places you should add to your Arizona Bucket List right now
Many of the most desired sites to visit in Arizona require pricey permits or passes. But these eight places stand out because they require no fee.
8 tips for hiking to see the amazing Keet Seel Canyon ruins of Arizona’s Navajo Nation
The Keet Seel Canyon hike experience ranks among the best in Arizona. Best of all, permits are easy to get and there is no charge for the hike, camping or ruins tour.
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site preserves messages from ancestral people
Painted Rock Petroglyph Site preserves stories about the lower Gila River and the various Native American people who dwelled here for centuries.
Casa Grande National Monument ruins shed insights into primitive life in the Desert Southwest
If you visit Casa Grande Ruins National Monument near Coolidge, AZ you’ll definitely see the “great house” and so much more.
Three day digital detox itinerary in Tonto National Forest of Arizona
I found myself needing one of those digital detoxes that have become the thing to do. In this post, I’ll share the complete itinerary of my 3-day detox, complete with pictures.
Explore ancient cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon National Monument
At Walnut Canyon National Monument, southeast of Flagstaff, you can walk through one of the best preserved communities of cliff dwellings in Arizona.
Hike Hieroglyphic Trail for an easy path to petroglyphs and waterfalls in the Superstition Mountains
Two of the most exciting things to find when you’re on the trails of Arizona are rock art (aka petroglyphs) and waterfalls. If you hike Hieroglyphic Trail in the Superstition Mountains at the right time of year, you’ll likely find both.
Best short hike in Phoenix: Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley and Fat Man’s Pass in South Mountain Park
If you’re in Phoenix for just a short time and need a quick fix of nature on one of the city’s legendary trails, the Mormon Trail to Hidden Valley hike may be just the thing for you.